Speaker Details

George Loftus

ORG Internet2 Title Interim Sr. Executive Director, Member Relations & Marketing/Communications BIO
Prior to accepting an interim appointment to assist in the direction and coordination for the overall program and activities for Internet2 Member Relations & Marketing/Communications, George Loftus served as the President and CEO of OSHEAN, Rhode Island's non-profit research and education network from its founding in 2000 until 2012. Very involved in the higher education community and Internet2 for over a decade, George has served on the Internet2 Board of Trustees as chair of the Architecture and Operations Advisory Council (AOAC). Those roles were relinquished prior to joining as staff at Internet2. As a recognized leader in the state and regional network community, he has also served as chair of The Quilt, the national coalition of advanced regional networks for research and education. George brings to Internet2 his wealth of experiences and relationships with Internet2 leadership and acquaintances with many community leaders.
He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Salve Regina University. George is based in Newport, Rhode Island.